Long-Term Care Model for the Elderly with Dependency

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: 1) to study the conditions and problems of a long-term care model for the dependent elderly; 2) to develop a long-term care model for the dependent elderly; and 3) to assess a long-term care model for the dependent elderly. Using mixed research methods and Quantitative data was analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Qualitative data was analyzed by content analysis.
The results of the study found that:
1. The conditions of a long-term care model for the dependent elderly were primarily met by family members. Local Administrative Organization had a role to play in administering the long-term care fund for the dependent elderly at the local level. The long-term care problems for the dependent elderly were totally at a moderate level. When considering each aspect, the most problematic aspect was the personnel in operations, followed by the policy and monitoring while the least problematic aspect was the family and community participation.
2. The long-term care model for the dependent elderly was appropriate and consisted of 1) formulating long-term care policies for the dependent elderly at the provincial level, district level and local administrative. 2) The administration using the center for the Improvement of quality of Life for the elderly as a base under the academic support of health promoting hospital, community hospital or service unit. 3) There was analysis, synthesis, and care planning for the dependent elderly by integrating relevant and authorized agencies. 4) Encourage participation in families, communities, for sustainable care for the dependent elderly.
3. The results of the evaluation of long-term care model for the elderly with dependency found that the model was appropriate. Overall, it was at the highest level. The most appropriate was the participation followed by the policy formulation, while the least appropriate aspect was the integration.